Audit Supervisor

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Borehamwood

Salary: £Competitive

About Us

Established in 1975, Sopher + Co is a trusted business adviser of choice for entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, high net worth individuals, professional partnerships and expats.

Our roots in Elstree led to our early client base in the media and entertainment industry.

Since then we have grown immensely, with our portfolio now spanning over 20 industries.

Our success is within our people - with endless opportunities and open-mind approach, Sopher + Co is a place where you can drive your career and ambitions forward, sharing and promoting our commitment to excellent client experience.

At Sopher + Co we make it our business to understand and add value to our clients personal and business affairs whilst building a lasting relationship based on trust and mutual respect.  That’s why so many prestigious clients in the world of entertainment, media, music and show business recommend us year after year.

We’re looking for an experienced Audit Supervisor to provide accurate auditing and assurance services to a diverse range of clients, as directed by Manager/Director, within budget and in accordance with firm procedures.  In addition, assisting in the development of team members to ensure they have the knowledge and skill to perform their job.

• Be the first point of contact for allocated clients and obtain the information required from the client
• Identify and develop new client opportunities.
  
  Develop strong relationships internally and externally to leverage work opportunities.  Ability to cross sell opportunities
• Proactive identification of key risk areas in audit planning process including identifying audit and control risks and tailoring of audit programs
• Review and prepare financial statements for diverse range of client assignments as required
• Preparation of audit planning memorandum, programs and budget in a timely manner
• Solid understanding and performance of substantive and compliance testing and evaluation and resolution of errors
• Ensure all areas of responsibility on audit assignment are fully completed in an accurate and timely manner.  Solid management and co-ordination of the audit team in accordance with time and budget constraints
• Ensure accurate and efficient resolution of audit files with client/audit staff in a timely manner.  Provide feedback to junior audit staff on their performance and linking to potential training and development areas
• Investigate and provide recommendations for audit review queries.  Ensure all relevant review and action points have been adequately addressed
• Supervise client audit engagements, which include planning executing, directing, and completing financial audits, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and regulatory requirements and Sopher + Co standards
• Prepare appropriate audit report
• Manage, coordinate and delegate client work to junior team members with an appropriate level of capability
• Review junior team members’ work, ensuring compliance with Sopher + Co standards
• Ensure WIP levels are kept within set budgets and advise Manager of potential budget over runs
• Draft Bills for clients and submit to Manager for approval
• Assist in preparation of audit fee quotes for small to medium audit assignments
• Induct, mentor, train and assist junior level team members to maximise their performance

About you

• Advanced professional accounting practice experience
• Solid understanding of accounting and audit software
• Strong MS Excel skills, ideally to advanced level
• ACA or ACCA qualified
• High level communication skills between clients, staff and management
• Good interpersonal skills with clients, staff and management
• Strong time management skills and not fazed by deadlines
• High level management / leadership / supervisory skills
• Ability to work unsupervised
• High level time management skills
• Ability to work autonomously

In Return

We will offer you a competitive package, including extensive benefits for you and your family, a comfortable, warm and friendly environment and the chance to work with some of the most prestigious clients that no other family-based firm can offer.

Sopher + Co strongly believe in staff development and continuously encourage internal progression.

Sopher + Co is committed to the principle of equality of opportunity in employment and we expect all our employees to act in accordance with this policy, we recognise the key role it plays in the success of our business.